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Hubby eSIM continues its expansion with paxconnect as a new partner
Hubby eSIM continues its business expansion with a new partner: paxconnect, the German travel technology platform that serves more than 6,200 travel agencies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Thanks to this partnership, travel agents included in the paxconnect network can now offer Hubby’s connectivity services under their own brand without having to sign its own agreement with the provider of global mobile Internet solutions.
Dida and Petal Ads Join Forces with 7 International Hotels
In collaboration with Dida, Petal Ads—Huawei’s cutting-edge mobile advertising platform that empowers businesses to engage global audiences through intelligent, targeted campaigns—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ITB China 2025 with seven international hotel partners, including Amari Bangkok (Thailand), Birkin International Hotel (Malaysia), and IOI Properties Group Hotels (Malaysia), which includes 5 of its hotel properties - Le Meridien Putrajaya Hotel, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Moxy Putrajaya, Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya – a Tribute and Four Points by Sheraton Puchong.
Jet2holidays pioneers new functionality, customers can track their departure transfers in real-time
Jet2holidays has become the first UK tour operator to enable customers to track their coach transfer to the departure airport in real time, giving customers added assurance which has already seen a significant reduction in call volumes. The brand-new ‘Live Transfer Status’ functionality is rolling out to Jet2holidays customers taking a coach transfer back to their departure airport when returning home from their holidays across all destinations in the Balearics, Canaries, Mainland Spain, Morocco, Turkey and Bulgaria.
Mirai revolutionises direct booking with its new global booking engine
Mirai, the hotel tech specialist focused on boosting direct sales, has launched a new global booking engine designed to transform the customer experience and maximise conversion. This innovative solution delivers ultra-fast load times—under 2 seconds even on slow connections—and achieves 56% higher conversion rates for multi-room searches.
British Airways improves on-time performance as world-leading technology boosts flight punctuality
Cutting-edge technology introduced as part of British Airways’ £7bn transformation investment programme has seen the airline boost its operational performance to record levels. The airline’s Chairman and CEO, Sean Doyle, told the Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh that AI, forecasting, optimisation and machine learning have transformed the airline’s operational performance and become an integral part of getting customers to where they need to be with minimal delay to their travel plans.
UrVenue Champions Transparent Pricing Ahead of FTC Rule
As the hospitality and live-event industries prepare for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new Junk Fees Rule, set to take effect on May 12, 2025, UrVenue is taking proactive steps to ensure our clients not only comply with the new regulation but also strengthen their brand reputation through pricing clarity. The ruling, designed to curb hidden fees and bait-and-switch pricing tactics, mandates that businesses selling live-event tickets or short-term lodging clearly disclose the total price including all mandatory fees before a customer commits to a purchase
Hubby eSIM calls on industry to include connectivity in their product offering
Hubby eSIM, the Dutch start-up dedicated to enhancing travellers’ experiences through an easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable internet connection, is calling on the travel industry to include mobile connectivity as an essential part of their product offering. By doing so, travel providers not only offer an added perk to their customers but also create valuable opportunities to engage with travellers, ensure a seamless journey, and strengthen customer loyalty.
Air to Jet Fuel: United Announces Investment in Power-to-Liquid Fuels Company Twelve
United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production facility, AirPlant™ One, located in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin production this year and plans to produce 50,000 gallons of SAF annually.
Sabre expands NDC reach with Air France and KLM
Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, today activated Air France’s and KLM’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace. Sabre-connected agencies can now access extra options, exclusive promotions, and better fares thanks to continuous pricing, for both of Air France and KLM, helping them stay competitive in an evolving travel retail landscape.
TPConnects and Qantas report tenfold increase in NDC bookings
TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregator, today announced a tenfold increase in Qantas NDC (New Distribution Capability) bookings via its Iris platform in just six months – a clear signal of the growing demand for modern airline retailing solutions among travel sellers.
Almawave Group: with The Data Appeal Company, generative AI guides tourist destination decisions.
Almawave S.p.A., an Italian company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market (Ticker: AIW), and part of the Almaviva Group, active in Data & Artificial Intelligence, announces that its subsidiary The Data Appeal Company, which develops vertical AI analytics solutions and is a leader in the tourism, fintech and location intelligence sectors, has integrated generative Artificial Intelligence into its proprietary platform D/AI Destinations.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL LAUNCHES TRANSFORMED GUEST RECOGNITION PROGRAMME AND INDUSTRY-LEADING GUEST APP
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the launch of an enhanced guest recognition programme and a new, industry-leading mobile app. These initiatives signal a new era of personalized recognition, elevated guest experiences and seamless digital connectivity. Together, they represent a significant leap forward in the use of technology and data to enhance the guest experience across the Group’s global portfolio.